Film Number |
7627 |
Title |
NO FIXED ABODE CAMPAIGN - CHAIRMAN OF MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
Producer |
WFA |
Date |
1985 |
Gauge |
U-matic LB |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
21 mins 25 secs |
Description |
An official nation-wide campaign to protest against the Conservative government's impending new regulations regarding young people on the dole and in private accommodation which has the potential of making many young people homeless. Film of the campsite on Deansgate in Manchester with young people petitioning passers-by, explaining the legislation and its impact and getting people to sign the petition. Campfire burning. The Chairman of Manchester City Council speaks to a group of young people with discussion about what they think Government should do. Also speaks about escalation of arms and relationship with Reagan and Falklands War. Talk about nuclear weapons. He speaks about how true a socialist council Manchester City Council is. |
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